After a major storm, property owners sometimes discover damage but wait months or even years before formally reporting a claim to their insurer. Insurance po…
Late Hurricane Claims: When Must an Insurer Prove Prejudice — Not Just Presume It? Read More »
When someone is charged with a crime, two questions often shape the case in ways that surprise people who have never been through the process. First, can the…
When Multiple Touches Become Separate Crimes, and How Courts Weigh DNA Evidence Read More »
When someone is charged with second-degree murder in Florida, the state has to prove more than that a death happened. One of the toughest parts is showing th…
When an Impulsive Reaction Isn’t Enough to Avoid a Second-Degree Murder Conviction Read More »
Most people picture a police interrogation as something that happens inside a station house. But questioning can also happen in unexpected places — including…
When someone is convicted of a crime that caused financial loss, a Florida judge can order the person to pay the victim back. That payment is called restitut…
When a Court Orders Restitution: Why the Evidence of Loss Matters Read More »
After a criminal conviction, a person can ask the trial court for what is called postconviction relief — a review of whether something went legally wrong. So…
When police in Florida seize cash or property, they cannot simply keep it. The state has a legal process, called civil forfeiture, that decides whether the g…
How Florida Courts Weigh Probable Cause When Police Seize Cash for Forfeiture Read More »
When someone accused of a crime chooses to take the witness stand in their own defense, the trial does not stop just because a short break is called. Judges…
When Can a Judge Stop a Testifying Defendant From Talking to a Lawyer During a Break? Read More »
When someone is sentenced in a criminal case, two things happen. First, the judge says the sentence out loud in the courtroom. Later, that sentence is writte…
When a Written Sentence Doesn’t Match What the Judge Said Out Loud Read More »
When police pull a car over for a traffic violation, the stop is supposed to be brief. The officer checks the driver’s license, looks at the registration, ma…
When a Traffic Stop Lasts Too Long: The Limits on Waiting for a Drug Dog Read More »
